4B10.15 - Water and Oil on Hot Plate

PIRA Classification: 4B10.15

Description: Equal masses of water and vegetable oil are placed on the same hot plate. The temperatures of each liquid is monitored during the class period.

Special Instructions: c_water = 4.18 KJ/kg K; c_oil = 2.5 kJ/kg K (approximately)

Condition: Ok

Setup time: 2 minutes

Safety Issues: Don't spill the oil.